COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE September 2020
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Table of Contents HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY ...... 8 TYPES OF RESOURCES ...... 9 CLOTHING & FURNITURE ...... 9 DISABILITY, DISABLED, or HANDICAP ASSISTANCE ...... 9 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES ...... 9 DROP-IN CENTERS ...... 9 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ...... 9 FAMILY SERVICES ...... 9 FOOD PANTRIES ...... 9 HOUSING ...... 10 HUMAN SERVICES ...... 10 IMMIGRANT SERVICES ...... 10 LEGAL SERVICES ...... 10 MENTAL HEALTH ...... 10 MEDICAL...... 10 MISCELLANEOUS ...... 10 MONEY MATTERS ...... 10 PETS ...... 11 RE-ENTRY...... 11 SENIOR SERVICES ...... 11 SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT ...... 11 TRANSPORTATION ...... 11
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UTILITY ASSISTANCE ...... 11 VETERANS ...... 11 WOMEN’S SERVICES ...... 11 YOUTH SERVICES ...... 11 HOTLINES & WEBSITES ...... 12 HOTLINES & WEBSITES ...... 13 FOOD PANTRIES...... 15 Alorton ...... 15 Belleville ...... 15 Cahokia ...... 16 Carlyle ...... 17 Centreville ...... 17 Cottage Hills ...... 17 Dupo ...... 18 East St Louis ...... 18 Edwardsville ...... 19 Fairview Heights ...... 19 Germantown ...... 20 Granite City ...... 20 Madison ...... 21 Washington Park ...... 21 Waterloo ...... 21 ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION COMMUNITY HOME (ARCH) ...... 22 ALIVE ...... 22
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AMERICAN VETERANS CARE CONNECTION ...... 22 BEACON MINISTRY ...... 23 BCMW COMMUNITY SERVICES ...... 23 BELLEVILLE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY ...... 23 BELLEVILLE GENERAL & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE ...... 24 BETHANY PLACE ...... 24 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN IL ...... 24 CALL FOR HELP ...... 25 CARDINAL GLENNON BABY HOME SAFETY ...... 25 CATHOLIC CHARITIES ...... 25 CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S HOME ...... 26 CHARITI HOME MINISTRIES ...... 26 CHASI ...... 26 CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS ...... 27 CHILDREN FIRST FOUNDATION ...... 27 CHILDREN’S HOME AND AID ...... 27 CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY CENTER ...... 28 CLINTON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OFFICE ...... 28 COLLINSVILLE FAITH IN ACTION ...... 28 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OPERATION CORPORATION ...... 29 COMMUNITY HOPE CENTER ...... 29 COMMUNITY LIFELINE ...... 30 COMMUNITY LINK ...... 30 CRISIS NURSERY ...... 31
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EAST SIDE HEART & HOME FAMILY CENTER ...... 31 EYES OF HOPE ...... 32 FONTEBELLE MATERNITY SHELTER ...... 32 GATEWAY EITC COMMUNITY COALITION ...... 32 GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER ...... 33 GOOD SAMARITAN HOUSE ...... 33 HEALTH VISIONS ...... 33 HELPING HANDS MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION ...... 34 HOUSE OF NEIGHBORLY SERVICE ...... 34 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ...... 34 IMMIGRATION PROJECT ...... 35 INFANT LOSS RESOURCES ...... 35 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE ...... 36 JACKIE JOYNER KERSEE CENTER ...... 36 LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL AID ...... 37 LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ...... 37 LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE – EAST ST LOUIS FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER ...... 37 LI-HEAP ST CLAIR COUNTY ...... 38 LI-HEAP CLINTON COUNTY ...... 38 LIFEWISE STL ...... 38 LINC INC (LIVING INDEPDENDENTLY NOW CENTER OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS) ...... 39 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS ...... 39 METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY ...... 40 METRO EAST VET CENTER ...... 40
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METRO REDUCED FARE PROGRAM ...... 40 MOMS ON A MISSION ...... 41 OASIS WOMEN’S SHELTER ...... 41 OUR BROTHER’S KEEPER ...... 41 PREGNANCY CARE CENTER ...... 42 PROJECT COMPASSION ...... 42 PROSPERITY CONNECTION ...... 43 RED ROVER ...... 43 RIVERBEND PET FOOD PANTRY - ...... 43 RX OUTREACH ...... 44 SALVATION ARMY ...... 44 SIUE SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE ...... 44 SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE ...... 45 SOUP - N - SHARE ...... 45 SOUTHWESTERN IL COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS...... 45 ST CLAIR COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS ...... 46 ST CLAIR COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION ...... 46 ST VINCENT DEPAUL HELP CENTER & DROP-IN CENTER...... 47 ST VINCENT DE PAUL – CLINTON COUNTY ...... 47 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ...... 48 SOUTHERN IL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION - SIHF ...... 48 TASC INC – AREA 9 SOUTH CENTRAL IL ...... 48 THE JOSEPH CENTER ...... 49 THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER ...... 49
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UNITED WAY ...... 49 URBAN LEAGUE ...... 50 WESTERN EGYPTIAN E.O.C...... 50
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HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY
The guide has four sections: • Types of Resources - Resources are divided into categories with organizations offering resource listed below; pg. 9 - 12 • Hotlines & Websites - Hotlines and websites are listed alphabetically; pg. 13 - 14 • Food Pantries - Food pantries are separated by town and include location, date of distribution and eligibility information if provided; pg. 15 - 21 • Organizations - Organizations are listed alphabetically and include contact information, services offered, cost, and eligibility requirements; pg. 22 - 50
Before you begin: 1. Make a list of your needs and prioritize the list to seek help for the ones most important first. 2. Review the Types of Resources section for organizations that assist with your need(s). 3. Click on the link to be redirected to the organization’s information or check the Table of Contents for the page number. 4. Have a paper and pencil ready to take notes when you make a call or review the website. 5. Visit the organization’s website or call the organization for more information or to apply for their services. a. If calling, be ready to give a brief but complete account of your need, eliminating unrelated information. You may be asked to provide your name, contact information, and where you can be reached, if needed. 6. Take notes during the call including the name and titles of people you talk to and confirm their phone number. Keep your notes together on all your contacts to each organization so you can supply information when you make a follow up call. 7. Remember to say thank you to those who assist you!
The services listed in this directory can change at any time due to funding and/or resources available.
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TYPES OF RESOURCES
CLOTHING & FURNITURE • Metro Reduced Fare Program • Children’s Home and Aid • Beacon Ministry • Social Security Administration • Community Lifeline • Community Hope Center DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES • Crisis Nursey • Good Samaritan Center • ALIVE • Infant Loss Resources • Infant Loss Resources • Crisis Nursery • Lessie Bates Davis • Lessie Bates Davis • Oasis Women’s Shelter Neighborhood House Neighborhood House • The Violence Prevention Center • Moms on a Mission • Moms on a Mission DROP-IN CENTERS • Pregnancy Care Center • • Pregnancy Care Center • Saint Vincent DePaul Drop-in Soup-n-Share Outreach • Saint Vincent DePaul Help Center FOOD PANTRIES Center EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING • Alorton • Salvation Army • Community Lifeline • Belleville • Sleep in Heavenly Peace • Community Link • Cahokia • Soup-n-Share Outreach • East Side Heart & Home Family • Carlyle • Urban League Center • Centreville DISABILITY, DISABLED, or HANDICAP • House of Neighborly Service • Cottage Hills ASSISTANCE • Saint Vincent DePaul Help • Dupo • Collinsville Faith in Action Center • Community Link • Soup-n-Share Outreach • East St Louis • Health Visions • St Clair County • Edwardsville • Helping Hands Medical Intergovernmental Grants • Fairview Heights Transportation • Urban League • Germantown • Land of Lincoln Legal Aid FAMILY SERVICES • Granite City • Lutheran Social Services of • BCMW Community Services • Madison Illinois • Children’s First Foundation • Washington Park • LINC Inc
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• Waterloo • Call for Help MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING • Catholic Charities • Call for Help • ALIVE • Community Hope Center • Chestnut Health Systems • BCMW Community Services • East Side Heart & Home Family • Lutheran Social Services of IL • Belleville General & Community Center • Saint Vincent DePaul Help Assistance • Good Samaritan Center Center • Bethany Place • House of Neighborly Service • St Clair County • Catholic Children’s Home • LifeWise STL Economic Mobility Intergovernmental Grants • Chariti Home Ministries Services MEDICAL • Community Development Block • Lutheran Social Services of IL • Community Hope Center Grant Operation Corp. • Saint Vincent DePaul Help • Crisis Nursery • Fontebelle Maternity Shelter Center • Eyes of Hope • Good Samaritan House • Salvation Army • RX Outreach • Homeless Hotline • St Clair County • SIUE School of Dental Medicine • LINC Intergovernmental Grants • St Clair County • • Lutheran Social Services of IL Western Egyptian E.O.C. Intergovernmental Grants • Oasis Women’s Shelter IMMIGRANT SERVICES • Southern IL Healthcare • Saint Vincent DePaul Help • Immigration Project Foundation - SIHF Center • International Institute – St MISCELLANEOUS • Salvation Army Louis • CHASI – Child Care Resource & • St Clair County LEGAL SERVICES Referral Intergovernmental Grants • Call for Help • Illinois Department of Human • The Joseph Center • Children’s First Foundation Services • The Violence Prevention Center • Immigration Project • Social Security Administration HUMAN SERVICES • Land of Lincoln Legal Aid • United Way • BCMW Community Services • The Violence Prevention Center MONEY MATTERS • Belleville General & Community • Urban League • Gateway EITC Community Assistance Coalition
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• Prosperity Connection • Metro Reduced Fare Program • Saint Vincent DePaul Help • Saint Vincent DePaul Help • Southwestern IL College Center Center Programs and Services for • Salvation Army • Urban League Older Persons • St Clair County • Western Egyptian E.O.C • Soup-n-Share Outreach Intergovernmental Grants PETS • Western Egyptian E.O.C. • St Vincent DePaul – Clinton • Belleville Area Humane Society SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT County • Metro East Humane Society • Alcoholic Rehabilitation • Urban League • Red Rover Community Home (ARCH) • Western Egyptian E.O.C. • Riverbend Pet Food Pantry • Lutheran Social Services of IL VETERANS RE-ENTRY TRANSPORTATION • American Veterans Care • Community Lifeline • Collinsville Faith in Action Connection • Lutheran Social Services of IL • Health Visions • Metro East Vet Center • Our Brother’s Keeper • Helping Hands Medical • St Clair County Veterans • TASC – Treatment Alternatives Transportation Assistance Commission for Safe Communities • Metro Reduced Fare Program • The Joseph Center SENIOR SERVICES • Southwestern IL College WOMEN’S SERVICES • BCMW Community Services Programs and Services for • Fontebelle Maternity Shelter • Collinsville Faith in Action Older Persons • Project Compassion UTILITY ASSISTANCE • Community Development Block YOUTH SERVICES • BCMW Community Services Grant Operation Corp. • Big Brothers Big Sisters of • • East Side Heart & Home Family Beacon Ministry Southwestern IL • Center Lessie Bates Davis • Cardinal Glennon Baby Home • Health Visions Neighborhood House – East St Safety Louis Family Development • House of Neighborly Services • Catholic Children’s Home Center • Lessie Bates Davis • Chariti Home Ministries • Li-Heap for Clinton County Neighborhood House • Chestnut Health System • Lutheran Social Services of IL • Li-Heap for St Clair County
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• Children’s Home and Aid • St Clair County Veterans • National Domestic Violence • Children First Foundation Assistance Commission Hotline • Christian Activity Center • The Violence Prevention Center • National Human Trafficking • Community Lifeline • Urban League Hotline • National Runaway Safeline • Community Link HOTLINES & WEBSITES • Crisis Nursery • National Suicide Prevention • Additional Hotline (National Hotline • East Side Heart & Home Family Drug Helpline) Center • Nursing Home Abuse • Alcoholics Anonymous • Eyes of Hope • Operation Food Search • Child Abuse & Neglect • Good Samaritan Center • Phoenix Crisis Center • Cocaine Anonymous • Jackie Joyner Kersee Center • Sexual Assault Crisis Line • Crime Stoppers • Lessie Bates Davis • Substance Abuse and Mental • Elder Abuse Reporting Neighborhood House Health Services Administration • Gamblers Anonymous • Lutheran Social Services of IL • Trevor Lifeline • Homeless Hotline • Pregnancy Care Center • United Way • Hunger Hotline • Project Compassion • Veterans Crisis Hotline • Illinois Department of Human • • Wonder Moms Sleep in Heavenly Peace Services • Soup-n-Share Outreach • Illinois Shelter Hotline
The services listed in this directory can change at any time due to funding and/or resources available.
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HOTLINES & WEBSITES
Addiction Hotline (National drug helpline) 888-633-3239
Alcoholics Anonymous 800-839-1686 https://aa-district18.org/meetings/ (Madison county only)
Child Abuse and Neglect 800-252-2873
Cocaine Anonymous 314-361-3500
Crime Stoppers 866-371-TIPS (8477)
Elder Abuse Reporting 866-800-1409
Gamblers Anonymous 855-222-5542 www.stlga.org/meetings.html
Homeless Hotline 618-825-3330 St Clair county 618-296-5300 Madison County
Hunger Hotline 314-726-5355 ext. 1
Illinois Department of Human Services 800-843-6154 www.abe.illinois.gov
Illinois Shelter Hotline 618-397-5730
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888 www.humantraffickinghotline.org
National Runaway Safeline 800-RUNAWAY www.1800runaway.org Text 66008
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 Text HELLO to 741741
Nursing Home Abuse 800-252-4343
Operation Food Search 314-726-5335 EXT 1 www.operationfoodsearch.org/find-food Text zip code to 785-503-3310 to receive locations near you
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Phoenix Crisis Center 618-451-1008 Crisis hotline for temporary emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling for women & children who are victims of domestic violence.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 618-397-0975 or 800-656-4673 Text HOME to 741741
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration 800-662-HELP (4357)
Trevor Lifeline 866-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org Provides support to LGBTQ
United Way Call 211 www.211helps.org
Veterans Crisis Hotline 800-273-8255 Press 1 A free confidential resource available to anyone who was Text 838255 or is in military and experiencing a crisis or their loved Chat online www.veteranscrisisline.net ones who support them. Responders can put you in touch with local resources
Wonder Moms www.wondermoms.org Provides resources for parents of children with intellectual disabilities, down syndrome, autism, and other disabilities.
The services listed in this directory can change at any time due to funding and/or resources available.
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FOOD PANTRIES
Alorton Bond Avenue Missionary Baptist Church Thursday 6 – 8pm 4901 Bond Ave Alorton IL 618-410-6668 Belleville Cathedral of St Peter Tuesday & Thursday 9 – 11AM 200 W. Harrison Belleville IL 62220 618-234-1166 Community Interfaith Food Pantry (CIFP) Monday, Thursday , Friday 1 – 3pm Tuesday, Saturday 9 – 11am 1218 W Main St Belleville IL 62220 www.feedbelleville.org – for eligibility requirements Required to provide photo id and proof of residency showing residence is located withing zip codes 62220 – 62226. Faith Baptist Church/Law and Grace Ministry Wednesday 10am – 1pm 428 East A St Belleville IL 62220 618-235-6977 Resident of Belleville, Mascoutah, Swansea, or Scott Air Force Base. Required to bring a photo ID and piece of mail
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Green Mount Rd Christian Church Service 3rd Saturday 10 – 11am 25 N Greenmount Rd Belleville IL 618-234-5247 This is not a food pantry; they provide a bag of groceries. This is first come first serve, no eligibility requirements. Salvation Army Wednesday & Thursday 9 am – 12pm Friday 1 – 4pm Assessment is required Thursday 1 – 4pm 41 & W Main St Belleville IL 618-235-7378 St Augustine Church Tuesday & Friday 9am – 12pm 1910 W. Belle St Belleville IL 618-233-3813 Union Methodist Church Monday & Friday 9 – 11:45am 721 E Main St Belleville IL 62220 618-233-6375 Cahokia Cahokia Community Basket Wednesday & Thursday 9am – 1pm 220 W Third St Cahokia IL 618-332-4280 618-337-1580
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Cahokia Senior Nutrition Center Monday – Friday 8am – 2pm Seniors Only: Call the day before to schedule ride if needed 190 Cahokia Park Dr Cahokia IL 618-337-9515 Carlyle Matthew 25 Ecumenical Food Pantry Wednesday 9 – 11am 1171 Livingston St Carlyle IL 62231 618-594-2225 www.facebook.com/groups/804764313301041 Serves residents of Clinton county Centreville Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 1st & 3rd Wednesday 10am – 2pm 801 S 50th St Centreville IL 618-332-1256 Cottage Hills Community Hope Center Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 1PM appointment required 1201 Hope Center Lane Cottage Hills IL 62018 618-259-0959 618-251-8021 to schedule appointment
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Dupo Moms on A Mission Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am – 6pm 440 McBride Ave Dupo, IL 618-286-3631 www.facebook.com/momsonamission618.stl East St Louis Divine Community Corp Thursday 3 – 5pm 618 Summit Ave East St Louis IL 618-274-1700 Good Samaritan Center 5000 N Park Dr East St Louis IL 62204 618-482-3950 or 618-719-1638 (cell) Haynes Miracle Temple Wednesday 7 – 9am 823 Summit Ave East St Louis IL 618-558-2285
Jeremiah’s Food Pantry 1st Thursday of the month and every Monday doors open at 1pm 538 S 35th St East St Louis 314-537-2448 No eligibility requirements, no ID needed.
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St Matthew Missionary Baptist Food Pantry Friday 9:30am – 12pm 2908 Louisiana East St Louis 618-874-6979
St Vincent De Paul Help Center 13 Vieux Carre Dr #3 3718 State St East St Louis IL East St Louis IL 618-394-3568 618-271-6230 Cosgrove’s Soup kitchen – Free noon meal Mobile kitchen bus – brings meals into neighborhoods to feed the hungry four nights a week.
Edwardsville Glen Ed Food Pantry Monday & Wednesday 3 – 5pm Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9 – 11:30am 125 5th Ave Edwardsville IL 62025 618-656-7506 appointments required www.glenedfoodpantry.org Provide mail proving residency within Edwardsville School District #7.
Fairview Heights Fairview Heights Area Food Pantry Monday - Friday 9 – 11am 10025 Bunkum Rd Fairview Heights Il 618-398-0292 Serves residents of Fairview Heights. Required to provide Driver’s license or photo id and a utility bill dated in the last 30 days.
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Urban League Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm 10220 Lincoln Trail Fairview Heights IL 62208 618-274-1150 Germantown St Vincent De Paul Monday 10:30AM – 1:00PM 602 Church St Germantown IL 62245 Serves residents of Damiansville, Albers, Aviston, Germantown, or Bartelso. Required to complete a form to receive a bag of groceries
Granite City Community Care Center Monday – Thursday 9am – 2:30pm 1818 Cleveland Granite City IL 618-876-8770
Rivers of Life Community Church 2nd Tuesday of month 6 – 8 pm 3131 East 23rd St Granite City IL 618-797-7933 Only serve residents of Granite City, Madison, Mitchell, and Pontoon Beach. Must bring a photo ID and piece of mail to prove residency
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Madison Soup-N-Share Outreach Wednesday 11am – 12:45pm Friday 3 – 4:30pm 5 Caine Dr Madison IL 618-709-7010 Washington Park Faith by Works Sunday 2:30 – 5pm 5900 Forest Blvd Washington Park IL 618-514-1548 Mt Calvary Cogic Pantry Tuesday & Thursday 6 – 8pm 1420 N 49th St Washington Park IL 618-271-0494 Waterloo House of Neighborly Service Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm 1331 Jamie Lane Waterloo IL 62298 Help Line 618-939-8680 Western Egyptian E.O.C Monday 1 – 3pm 207 W Fourth St (Rear) Waterloo IL 62298 618-939-8715 618-443-5231 21
The services listed in this directory can change at any time due to funding and/or resources available.
ORGANIZATIONS
ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION COMMUNITY HOME (ARCH) www.archhouse.org 1313 21ST St Granite City IL 618-877-4987 Email: [email protected] to schedule an interview or for more info Type Of resources offered: Substance Abuse Treatment, DUI Evaluation, Driver Risk Education Classes Explanation of services: Extended care residential treatment center providing care for men struggling with substance use disorders. Treatment costs is based on sliding scale proportional to client’s income once gainful employment is obtained. Cost: If unemployed no cost. If employed: pay rent = 30% of net pay; 30% into savings account; keeps 40%. Eligibility requirements: Males, 18 years or older; Struggling with substance abuse
ALIVE www.alivestl.org 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE 314-993-2777 PO Box 28733 St Louis MO 63146 314-993-7080 Email: [email protected] Type of resources offered: Domestic violence resources, Housing Explanation of services: Crisis hotline and crisis intervention; Offer nights of safety which provides temporary emergency shelter & transportation to victims 24/7 365 days a year to area hotels. Also offer individual counseling and support groups for adults, Children’s treatment program and Court advocacy. Cost: None Eligibility requirements: No eligibility requirements noted: not gender specific or orientation
AMERICAN VETERANS CARE CONNECTION www.avcchomecare.com 12300 Old Tesson Rd, Ste 400c St Louis MO 63128 855-601-4770 Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Type of resources offered: Veterans Services Explanation of services: Whether injured while serving or you acquired a disability after your return, veterans and surviving spouses can apply for assistance for home care services to get assistance with activities of daily living or personal care. Cost: No out of pocket costs Eligibility requirements: VA eligibility guidelines; Must complete 15-minute phone screening 22
BEACON MINISTRY www.beaconministry.org Resource call center: 618-222-8942 Assistance Requests: 618-222-8824 9am – 12pm Type of resources offered: Furniture, Financial Assistance, Utility Assistance Explanation of services: Resource call center- helps callers make a plan for handling immediate crisis, provide limited financial assistance, offers life coaching service to help improve finance management & income. Makes connections to other needed community services including job placement. If furniture assistance is needed, call the resource center to place a request. Cost: None Eligibility requirements: Call for details
BCMW COMMUNITY SERVICES www.bcmwcommunityservices.org 625 N 2nd St Breese IL 62230 618-526-7123 Contact Jodie Ramsey Type of resources offered: Human Services, Senior Services, Employment & Job Training, Family Services, Utility Assistance, Explanation of services: Provides a range of services to assist low-income people to attain skills, knowledge, and self-sufficiency. Emergency services offered: weatherization services; housing rehabilitation; energy assistance; meals or home delivered meals for men and women over age 60; transitional housing; rental housing support; head start program; employee support program (expenses for uniforms, car repairs, etc.); emergency services (food, shelter, medication and transportation in emergency situations); family and community development (program to assess a family’s needs and resources and work to devise a plan with the family to lead to self-sufficiency); career readiness (support for eligible students enrolled in Kaskaskia collect can-plus program; and scholarships Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Contact Jodie Ramsey for details
BELLEVILLE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY www.bahs.org 1301 S. 11th St Belleville IL 62226 866-951-0247 ext 247 or 618-235-3712 Type of resources offered: Pet Services Explanation of services: Variety of animal services including: Affordable spay & neuter options, Vaccination clinics, Microchipping, Dog training classes, Re-homing advice & resources, Emergency veterinary assistance and Pet food pantry Monthly pet resource pantry – please call for appt. Last Sunday of each month 1 – 3pm. Pets must be fixed or on spay/neuter waitlist Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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BELLEVILLE GENERAL & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE 512 W Main St Belleville IL 62220 618-233-6518 to schedule an appt Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 4:30pm, Closed 12 – 12:30 for lunch Type Of resources offered: Human Services; Housing Explanation of services: Helps Belleville residents in need through general assistance for various issues including housing, emergency grants, community grants and gives referrals Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Must complete an intake form before appointment. Intake form can be found here: www.belleville.net/FormCenter/General-Community-Assistance-26/Intake-Form-Questionnaire-79
BETHANY PLACE www.bethanyplace.org 821 West A St Belleville IL 62220 618-234-0291 Hours: Monday – Friday 8am - 4:30pm Type of resources offered: Housing Explanation of services: provide services to all persons living with HIV/aids. Services include case management, prevention education outreach, transitional housing, rental assistance, needle exchange, and volunteer services. Cost: none Eligibility requirements: Call for details
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN IL www.bbsil.org 2900 Frank Scott Pkwy W Suite 956 Belleville IL 62223 618-398-3162 Email: [email protected] Type of resources offered: Youth Services Explanation of services: Provides mentoring services to at-risk youth ages 6-14. Children’s counseling services are also available Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Resident of St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, or Clinton county
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CALL FOR HELP www.callforhelpinc.org 24 HOUR HOTLINE 618-397-0975 East St Louis 618-271-8990 Troy 618-667-3350 Waterloo 618-939-0115 Alton 618-462-0552 Call for appointment and visit website for additional information and referrals Type of resources offered: Mental Health, Human Services; Homeless Assistance, Legal Services Explanation of services: Comprehensive crisis and other services in metro east including sexual abuse and assault. They offer programs to help individuals overcome crisis, trauma, and homelessness through stabilization, transition, and support programs including: Sexual Assault Victims Care Unit – medical & legal advocacy, counseling; Community Counseling Services* – mental health counseling; Community Stabilization Program – residential program that assists homeless with mental health diagnosis transition to successful independent living; The Living Room; and Transitional Living Center Cost: Counseling services – sliding fee (based on your income) Eligibility requirements: Call for details
CARDINAL GLENNON BABY HOME SAFETY www.glennon.org/safetyprogram/ Visit website or call Safety program office 314-678-5474 option 1 Type of resources offered: Youth Services Explanation of services: Provides car seats at no cost for children under age 1 along with parent education. Car seats over age one are available through local child passenger safety partners. Cost: None Eligibility: Call for Details
CATHOLIC CHARITIES www.cc.dio.org 1821 Edison Ave Granite City IL 62040 618-877-1184 Type of resources: Human Services Explanation of services: Offer services in the following areas; Legal services; Children home assistance; Crisis assistance; Eldercare options; Elderly guardianship; Food pantry, Mobile food pantry; Intact family services; Meals on wheels, Medical assistance; Counseling solutions; Post adoption services; Resale store; Referral assistance Cost: call for details Eligibility requirements: call for details
The services listed in this directory can change at any time due to funding and/or resources available.
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CATHOLIC CHILDREN’S HOME www.catholicchildrenshome.com 1400 State St Alton IL 62002 618-465-3594 Type of resources: Youth services, Housing Explanation of services: Serves boys ages 11 – 18 who are victims of abuse of neglect. Provides emergency shelter, diagnostic and long-term residential care. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
CHARITI HOME MINISTRIES www.charitihome.org PO Box 23426 Belleville IL 62221 618-300-0071 Hours: Monday – Friday 8AM – 4PM Type of resources: Youth Services, Housing Explanation of services: Empowering teenage mothers and fathers toward becoming intendent, responsible and nurturing parents. Crisis Management – linking young parents to shelters, case management, counseling, and doctors. May also provide gift cards for food, clothing, formula and bus passes or link individual to appropriate agencies. Personal Goals – will work to establish and achieve personal goals related to healthcare, emotional stability, educational enhancement & vocational readiness. Parenting skills – Teaches parenting skills Independent living – Household management, budgeting, parenting skills and access to community resources Cost: None Eligibility requirements: Girls age 13 – 19 years old; Resident of St. Clair or Madison county CHASI 2133 Johnson Rd, Ste 100 Granite City, IL 62040 800-497-9200 Type of resources: Youth Services, Miscellaneous Explanation of services: Childcare resources and referrals Cost: None Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS www.chestnut.org CRISIS LINE 618-787-0316 12 N 64TH St Belleville IL 62223 618-397-0900 Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 8am – 5pm; Tuesday, Wednesday 8am – 8pm Type of resources: Mental Health Services; Youth Services Explanation of services: Behavior healthcare services including: addiction treatment for adolescents & adults; prevention services; individual & group outpatient therapy/counseling for adults, children and adolescents; 24-hour crisis intervention services; supervised and supported housing; psychosocial rehabilitation; vocational services; pre-administration screening for nursing facility placement; adult case management; mental health juvenile justice for adolescents; psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults Cost: Sliding scale, accepts insurance and Illinois Medicaid Eligibility requirements: Call for details; Residents of Belleville and Eastern St Clair County, & Madison County
CHILDREN FIRST FOUNDATION www.children1stfoundation.org 1909 Dublin Blvd, Ste B Belleville IL 62221 618-235-6192 option 2 Office hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm Type of resources: Youth Services; Legal Services, Family Services Explanation of services: Visitation exchange centers – neutral site for court ordered child exchanges. Location in Belleville at 1909 Dublin Blvd & Wood River at Madison County Kids Corner. Cost: No cost visitation exchange center; see website or call for more details about other services Eligibility requirements: Call for details
CHILDREN’S HOME AND AID 601 James R Thompson Blvd Bldg. E East St Louis IL 62201 618-874-0216 For Additional Locations In Metro East: https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/cha-locations/southern-region/ Type of services: Family Services Explanation of Services: Adoption services, intact family services, extended family support, foster care, parent support services including grandparents raising grandchildren Cost: Call for more information Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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CHRISTIAN ACTIVITY CENTER www.cacesl.org 540 N 6th St East St Louis IL 62201 618-874-5615 Type of services: Youth Services Explanation of services: Offers year-round programming for youth in three core areas: faith, education & recreation. Cost: none Eligibility requirements: Call for details
CLINTON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OFFICE 851 Fairfax St Carlyle IL 62231 618-594-4520 Type of resources: Employment & Training Explanation of services: Provides individuals looking for a career to learn options and find a path to their goal. Provides information you need to get going on your job today Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
COLLINSVILLE FAITH IN ACTION www.fiacollinsville.org 233 N Seminary Collinsville IL 62234 618-344-8080 to schedule appointment (required) 618-344-7788 to schedule appt with Answers on Aging Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5pm Type of Resources: Transportation; Senior Services, Disabled Services Explanation of Services: Provides transportation, shopping, companionship, family respite, seasonal yard maintenance & minor home repair for the elderly & disabled. Elder Connection – Monthly social events to local attractions, events, etc. transportation provided. see schedule of events on website. 3-7 days’ notice is needed depending on nature of request, serves Caseyville, Collinsville, Maryville, & state park il Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OPERATION CORPORATION www.cdbgops.org 510 N 25th St East St Louis IL 62205 618-274-7835 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Type of services: Housing, Senior Services Explanation of Service: Assists low/moderate income residents in housing rehabilitation and neighborhood stabilization programs; demolition projects; assists in purchasing home. provides emergency home repair for senior citizens. Cost: Call for more information Eligibility requirements: Serves residents of East St Louis and surrounding communities
COMMUNITY HOPE CENTER www.communityhopecenteril.org 1201 Hope Center Lane Cottage Hills IL 62018 618-259-0959 Monday, Wednesday, Friday by appt 9am – 1PM. To schedule appt 618-251-8021 (required) Hours: Drive Thru Distribution Tuesday 9am – 12pm & Thursday 5 – 7pm; Grab N Go Sack Lunches Monday – Wednesday & Friday 10am – 1pm Type of services: Human Services: Food Pantry, Clothing, Medical Explanation of services: Services Include: Food pantry, clothing, guests may receive food & shop in the free store every-other week. Soup for the Soul Café serves a soup and sandwich lunch Monday - Wed 10 am – 1pm Medical clinic every other Thursday starting @ 10am pending volunteer physicians’ availability. Clinic calendar available on website. Haircuts when volunteer stylist is available Cost: Call for information Eligibility requirements: No residency requirements – serve all areas; call for more information
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COMMUNITY LIFELINE www.communitylifelineestlnp.org or www.cllestl.org 1764 State St East St Louis IL 62205 618-482-2950 call for appointment Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Type of resources: Youth Services; Family Services: Employment & Training; Re-entry Explanation of services: A faith based comprehensive outreach program designed to improve and enrich the lives of urban youth and families. Have programs including family resource & advocacy center, parenting classes for students & parents, counseling center, employment readiness, training, reentry program, de-escalation training, anger management, food & laundry, pampers & formula Cost: None Eligibility requirements: None
COMMUNITY LINK www.commlink.org 1665 N Fourth St Developmental Training Site & Production Workshop Breese IL 62230 9815 Bunkum Rd 618-526-8800 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 618-397-1655
Type of resources: Disabled Services; Youth Services, Employment & Job training Explanation of services: Serve residents with developmental disabilities. Children’s program emphasizes home-based infant stimulation & parent training. Adult program includes vocation & community living skills, evaluation, training, job counseling placement, residential programs, training & work activity. Cost: None Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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CRISIS NURSERY www.crisisnurserykids.org 24-HOUR HOTLINE 314-786-3201 or 314-338-2200 2433 N Grand Blvd St Louis MO 63106 314-533-6900 Type of Resources: Youth Services; Family Services, Domestic Violence Resources, Medical Explanation of Services: Offers services to residents of Illinois and Missouri. Provides a short-term safe haven for children 0 – 12 yrs. old during emergencies, illness, homeless, domestic violence, overwhelming parental stress Crisis Care - individualized therapeutic interventions, medical screening & intervention, nutritious meals & snacks, developmentally appropriate play activities, art & play therapy, developmental assessment, nurturing therapeutic care, take home supplies. Family Empowerment Program - immediate crisis intervention, family stabilization case management, strength-based counseling, parenting support, parent education groups. family empowerment program is offered entirely in Spanish, with an emphasis on meeting needs of Latino families Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
EAST SIDE HEART & HOME FAMILY CENTER www.familycenterestl.org 705 Summit Ave East St Louis IL 62201 618-875-7295 Type of services: Housing, Employment & Training; Senior Services, Human Services, Youth Services Explanation of services: Alternative education program including an annual summer youth program, Tuition assistance, educational field trips, GED tutoring & job training for adults. Senior program offering fun activities and outings for seniors. Women’s circle gathers monthly to learn, discuss, and share issues that affect their lives. The Family Center Comprehensive Support System Housing Program seeks to improve the quality of life for low-income families by constructing quality, affordable homes, by providing free homeownership education (credit counseling, budgeting, home maintenance, minor home repairs, etc.) and by partnering with our clients to build their credit, secure a home loan and ultimately become homeowners. Cost: None Eligibility requirements: Call for details
The services listed in this directory can change at any time due to funding and/or resources available.
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EYES OF HOPE https://vspglobal.com/cms/vspglobal-outreach/gift-certificates.html Contact your child’s school nurse to request a VSP sights for student’s gift certificate through the national association of school nurses or Contact the prevent blindness affiliate for your state at: www.preventblindness.org Type of resources: Medical; Youth services Explanation of services: This program provides free eye exams and glasses to low income & uninsured kids who meet their criteria. Cost: See website for details Eligibility requirements: See website for details
FONTEBELLE MATERNITY SHELTER www.fontebella.org Caritas Family Solutions Agency Headquarters 8601 West Main Street Ste 201 Belleville IL 62223 618-213-8700 Email: [email protected] Type of resources: Housing; Women’s Services Explanation of services: Free, full-service home for young women 16 and older in an unplanned or crisis pregnancy without a place to live. They provide a home environment where residents participate in goal planning, and educational programs focused on providing the knowledge and skills they need to live independently and to provide for their children. Care begins when resident arrives and ends when she and her baby have a safe environment in which to return. Cost: call for details Eligibility requirements: call for details
GATEWAY EITC COMMUNITY COALITION www.gatewayeitc.org For locations: http://www.gatewayeitc.org/uploads/3/4/4/3/34431373/2020_sites.pdf 314-539-4062 Type of resources: Money Matters Explanation of services: Free tax preparation. Cost: None Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER www.gsmmetro.org 5000 N Park Dr East St Louis IL 62204 618-482-3950 or 618-719-1638 (cell) Type of services: Youth Services, Food, Clothing, Human services Explanation of services: Weekly church services, bible study, youth discipleship, afterschool program PreK – 6th, college & tuition assistance, life coaching for young adults, Food pantry, clothes closet, laundry, and shower facilities Cost: None Eligibility requirements: None
GOOD SAMARITAN HOUSE www.goodsamhouse.org 1825 Delmar Ave Granite City IL 62040 618-582-0501 Email: Rashonda Thomas, operational manager [email protected] Type of services: Housing Explanation of services: Empowering moms to move off the streets & on with their lives. Provides residents with a warm, safe place to stay for 90 days, providing 3 meals & 2 snacks daily, assistance to keep or re-enroll children in school, life skills such as healthy meal planning and job interview coaching, assistance apply for programs like WIC & SNAP Cost: None Eligibility requirements: Homeless mother with children
HEALTH VISIONS 1269 N 89TH Ste #3 East St Louis IL 62203 618-271-7000 Hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm Type of services: Senior Services, Transportation, Disabled services Explanation of services: Provide transportation to medical and non-medical appts for seniors 60 and older. Assists seniors with enrollment in Medicare and Medicaid. Provide license plate renewal discount for disabled and seniors Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Resident of St Clair county
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HELPING HANDS MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION www.hhtrips.com 2125 S Belt West Belleville IL 62226 618-239-9900 Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm Type of resources: transportation, disabled services Explanation of services: Provides transportation to medical and dental appts, dialysis and cancer treatment, therapy sessions & the pharmacy. has cars, minivans, large passenger vans, and wheelchair vans. Serves most of St Clair county and a limited portion of Madison county. Cost: Accepts IL Medicaid, and other insurance (call for details) or private pay Eligibility requirements: Call for details
HOUSE OF NEIGHBORLY SERVICE www.mocohouseofneighborlyservice.weebly.com 1331 Jamie Lane Waterloo IL 62298 618-939-8900 Help Line 618-939-8680 Monday – Thursday 9am – 3pm Type of resources: Food Pantry, Human Services, Senior Services, Employment Services Explanation of services: Emergency food, pantry, emergency backpacks for homeless, birthday party bags for children, pass-thru fund for catastrophic medical events, case-by-case financial assistance, financial counseling, job searches, resume writing, senior services @ senior apartments & connections to other resources Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Resident of Monroe county, Call for details
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES www.dhs.state.il.us 225 N. 9th St East St Louis IL 62201 618-583-2300 833-2-FIND-HELP Type of resources: Miscellaneous Explanation of services: Temporary Cash Assistance, SNAP (Food Stamps/LINK), Medical Assistance, Rehabilitation Services, Childcare assistance Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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IMMIGRATION PROJECT www.immigrationproject.org 211 Landmark Dr Normal IL 61761 309-829-8703 ext. 108 Email: [email protected] Type of resources: Immigration Services, Legal Services Explanation of services: Offers immigration representation to low income families Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
INFANT LOSS RESOURCES www.infantlossresources.org 1120 South 6th St Ste 500 St Louis MO 63104 314-822-2323 Type of resources: Furniture, Family Services Explanation of services: Mothers with babies without cribs may be eligible to receive a crib if they cannot afford one. Service include education for mothers on the dangers of unsafe sleeping. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
The services listed in this directory can change at any time due to funding and/or resources available.
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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE www.iistl.org 3401 Arsenal St St Louis Mo 63118 Workforce solutions US citizenship preparation & computer instruction Chelsea Hand-Sheridan [email protected] Amy Puskas [email protected] 314-773-9090 314-773-9090 x 114 Refugee career pathways Vulnerable population Auday Jassim [email protected] Rose Lang [email protected] 314-773-9090 X 177 314-773-9090 X 143 English classes Economic development Ada Williams [email protected] Nha Nguyen [email protected] 314-773-9090 X 205 314-773-9090 Type of resources: Immigrant services Explanation of services: Offer immigrants essential economic and cultural integration services, including English classes, employment, orientation, and citizenship preparation. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
JACKIE JOYNER KERSEE CENTER www.jjkfoundation.org 101 Jackie Joyner Kersee Circle East St Louis IL 62204 618-274-5437 Type of resources: Youth Services Explanation of services: Programming to enrich the lives of the youth of East St Louis. afterschool program includes academic programming and homework help. Summer camp program is an extension of afterschool program that offers programs all day. Meals and snacks are provided, and transportation is offered for afterschool program. Also offer various sports programs youth to enroll in if interested. Cost: See website and/or call facility for cost of programs Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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LAND OF LINCOLN LEGAL AID www.lincolnlegal.org 8787 State St East St Louis IL 62203 618-398-0958 Type of resources: Legal Services, Disabled Services Explanation of services: Provide eligible low-income and senior residents of central and Southern IL with high quality civil legal services to obtain and maintain their basic needs. Legal services for consumer law, education law, elder law & disability rights, family law, health & economic security, and housing law. Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Illinois resident
LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE www.lessiebatesdavis.org 1200 N 13th St East St Louis IL 62205 618-874-0777 Type of resources: Youth Services; Senior Services; Clothing, Family Services Explanation of services: Services include: Daycare, community & youth services; family support services, recreation programs, clothing. Senior program with daily activities & meals. Meals on wheels program. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
LESSIE BATES DAVIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE – EAST ST LOUIS FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER www.lessiebatesdavis.org 1045 State St East St Louis IL 62205 618-875-2211 Type of resources: Utility Assistance Explanation of services: Assists individuals with utility bills Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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LI-HEAP ST CLAIR COUNTY www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/grants/pages/default.aspx 27 N. Illinois St 10 Public Square Ste 200 Belleville IL 62222 Belleville IL 618-257-9246 618-277-6790 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm Type of resources: Utility Assistance Explanation of services: Provides high quality affordable childcare to children 0 to 5 years of age. Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Call for details
LI-HEAP CLINTON COUNTY 625 N. Second St Breese IL 62230 618-526-7123 or 800-252-8643 Type of resources: Utility Assistance Explanation of services: Assists individuals with utility bills Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
LIFEWISE STL ECONOMIC MOBILITY SERVICES www.lifewisestl.org 1321 South 11th St St Louis MO 63104 314-421-0400 Type of resources: Human Services Explanation of services: Help individuals and families achieve economic well-being by providing high impact, relationship-based programming and by addressing systemic barriers to success. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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LINC INC (LIVING INDEPDENDENTLY NOW CENTER OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS) www.linclearning.com 15 Emerald Terrace 332 N Main St Swansea IL 62226 Red Bud IL 622278 618-235-9988 618-282-2123 Hours: Monday – Thursday 8AM – 5PM Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9AM - 4PM Type of resources: Disabled services, Housing Explanation of services: Helping individuals with disabilities through education, advocacy, and independent living. Deaf and/or hard of hearing - information, resources, and info. Community reintegration program - assist individuals with home & community-based services to support independence in community. (can include locate & secure affordable housing, rent, security deposit assistance, assistive equipment, household items, case management, provide personal assistance). equipment loan program (manual wheelchair, canes, crutches, walkers, shower chairs, toilet seats, recreational devices, seating cushions, back support) Peer to Peer Counseling –provides opportunity for individuals to meet others with same or similar life challenges - free computer literacy – provides one-on-one training on internet and email – free Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details, serving St Clair Monroe & Randolph county
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS www.lssi.org 1408 State St East St Louis IL 62205 618-601-3459 Type of Resources: Senior services, Re-Entry, Youth Services, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Housing, Human Services, Disabled services Explanation of services: Senior services, re-entry services for returning citizens, children’s community services including family support & foster care, behavioral health services – substance abuse, mental health, disabilities. Affordable housing services Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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METRO EAST HUMANE SOCIETY 8495 IL-143 Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-4405 Type of Resources: Pet Services Explanation of services: Vaccine & Microchip clinic dates & cost found here: https://www.mehs.org/vaccine-and-microchip-clinic Low cost/Low income spay & neuter clinic details found here: www.mehs.org/spay-and-neuter-program Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
METRO EAST VET CENTER www.vetcenter.va.gov 228 West Pointe Dr Swansea IL 62226 618-825-0160 or 314-894-6105 Hours: Monday – Friday 1am – 5:30pm Type of Resources: Veteran services Explanation of services: Individual & group counseling for veterans, service members and their families; bereavement counseling; military sexual trauma counseling; substance abuse assessment & referral Cost: No cost, free and confidential Eligibility requirements: Must be a veteran of the US military
METRO REDUCED FARE PROGRAM https://www.metrostlouis.org/reduced-fare-program/ 314-982-1495 314-982-1510 only if disabled and under 65 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm Type of Resources: Transportation, Senior Services, Disabled Services Explanation of services: Seniors aged 65+, customers with disabilities & customers who possess a Medicare id are eligible for our reduced far program and enjoy a break when riding metro. Senior reduced fare permit allows seniors 65+ to ride metrobus and Metrolink for ½ price. For senior permit, go to the metro store located at the corner of 8th & pine St (801 pine street St. Louis Mo) above the metro link station. Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Must have state ID, call for details
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MOMS ON A MISSION www.facebook.com/momsonamission618.stl 440 McBride Ave Dupo, IL 618-286-3631 Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am – 6pm Type of services: Family Needs, Clothing, Food, Household Goods Explanation of Services: Pay or pray thrift shop, everything is a quarter, or they say a quick prayer with you. (Th, Fr, Sat 10 – 6). Help with food, clothes, hygiene items & household goods Cost: Items cost 25cents or they can say a prayer with you Eligibility requirements: Call for details
OASIS WOMEN’S SHELTER 111 Market St Alton IL 62202 618-465-1978 Type of services: Domestic violence resources; housing Explanation of services: Provides shelter and supportive services for victims of domestic violence Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
OUR BROTHER’S KEEPER www.obkministry.org 614 N 7th St East St Louis IL 62201 618-271-7821 Type of services: Re-entry Explanation of services: Provides life skill and job skill classes to formerly incarcerated men and women transition out of prison and back to their families and communities. Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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PREGNANCY CARE CENTER www.pregnancycarecenter.site 180 S 3RD St Ste 50 Medical Arts Bldg. Lower Level Belleville, IL 618-233-2273 Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday 10am – 2pm Type of services: Clothing, Youth Services, Family Services Explanation of services: A new mom can visit the center after the birth of a child and receive a layette containing items needed to care for a baby such as clothes, towel, burp pads, bibs, blankets, bottles, diapers, etc. To receive a layette a birth certificate is required. Anyone in need can visit the center monthly and receive supplies for their children such as diapers, pull-ups, formula, children’s clothing (up to size 6). Sometimes they have bigger items such as cribs, strollers, high chairs if they are needed. Additional services: Referrals to get assistance and/or medical care and information pamphlets New clients should call and discuss their needs. Currently offering curbside pick-up only Cost: None Eligibility requirements: Call for details
PROJECT COMPASSION www.projectcompassionnfp.org 6609 W Main Belleville, IL 62223 618-397-1790 Type of services: Housing, Youth Services, Employment & Training, Women’s Services Explanation of services: Provide programs aimed to increase the employability of clients served while providing training to successfully transition individuals from homelessness to independents. Programs assist and address high need areas including socialization, life skills, and developing leadership abilities. The Compassionate Resource Center is for young women and girls to find resources and support to survive their current state of poverty or as they build a successful life despite the odds against them. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Serve women ages 15 – 35 and youth in grades 6 – 12 who are low income and/or in jeopardy of being homeless
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PROSPERITY CONNECTION www.prosperityconnection.org/excel-center-classes-and-events/ 3651 Forest Park Ave St Louis MO 63108 314-256-3995 Hours: Monday – Thursday 9am – 4:30pm, Friday 9am – 1:30pm Type of services: Money Matters Explanation of services: Provides financial education, affordable financial services, resources. Free financial coaching and money management education, as well as low-cost banking options. See website for classes and to register. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
RED ROVER www.redrover.org 916-429-2457 Email: [email protected] Type of services: Pet Services Explanation of services: Abuse victims or low-income pet owners can receive temporary shelter for their pets, help with financial assistance, resources & emotional support when experiencing a major crisis. Cost: Call for details Eligibility Requirements: Call for details or visit website
RIVERBEND PET FOOD PANTRY - www.partnersforpetsil.org/river-bend-pet-food-pantry #2 Emma Kaus Lane (Off Of 140 & Fosterburg Rd) Alton, Il 618-660-4910 618-656-4405 List of Pantry dates: www.mehs.org/riverbend-pet-food-pantry or www.facebook.com/groups/riverbendpetfoodpantry Type of services: Pet Services Explanation of services: Pet food pantry providing one month worth of food per animal, up to 3 animals per household. Required to complete an application online here: Pet food pantry application. Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Call for details; Required to provide photo ID, proof of income, and shot or rabies record.
The services listed in this directory can change at any time due to funding and/or resources available.
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RX OUTREACH www.rxoutreach.org PO Box 66536 St Louis MO 63166 800-796-1234 To Enroll Go To: https://rxoutreach.org/how-to-enroll-in-rx-outreach/ Type of services: Medical services Explanation of services: Fully license non-profit mail order pharmacy. Offers lower cost medication with no membership fees or shipping fees. Does not file claims with insurance companies. Cost: Varies Eligibility requirements: Visit website or call for details
SALVATION ARMY www.salvationarmy.org 3007 East 23rd St Granite City IL 618-451-7957 Type of services: Food pantry, utility assistance, clothing, Housing Explanation of services: Offers a food pantry, as well as assistance with delinquent water bills, utility assistance, a clothes closet and emergency hotel/motel assistance. Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Call for details
SIUE SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE www.siue.edu/dental/patient-clinics/ East St Louis Center Campus 601 James R Thompson Blvd 2nd Floor Bldg. D East St Louis IL 62201 618-474-7000 Services are also available at the SIUE Alton and Edwardsville campus, see website for address and phone Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, Appointments are required Type of services: Medical Explanation of services: Affordable dental services for adults and pediatrics including routing cleanings and emergency services. Cost: Varies depending on services; Student clinics are generally 1/3 of the fee of a private practice dentist; Graduate clinics average 2/3 of the fee of a private practice dentist. Also accept IL Medicaid & most insurance plans Eligibility requirements: Call for details 44
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE www.shpbeds.org Local Chapter is out of Maryville, IL IL-Metro East Type of services: Furniture, Youth Services Explanation of services: Volunteers build, assemble, and deliver twin beds or bunkbeds and bedding to children who do not have a bed. Cost: None Eligibility requirements: Complete application here: https://www.shpbeds.org/request-free-twin-bunk-bed, serve residents of St Clair & Madison county
SOUP - N - SHARE www.soupnshare.org 5 Caine Dr Madison IL 62060 618-709-7010 Type of services: Food, Youth Services, Clothing, Employment & Job training, Senior Services, Family Services Explanation of services: Free clothing to anyone referred through a human service organization school or church. Provide emergency food & hygiene program for displaced or homeless students. Provide job skills opportunities. Commodity supplemental food program provides low income seniors 60+ food boxes. The diaper project provides clean diapers to low income families of Madison county. Adopt-a-family program supports a family in need for 12 months Is a worksite with the community service program in Madison & St Clair county. Offers hot meals (Ravenelli’s) on Friday’s 12 – 1pm except on the 4th Friday of the month. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
SOUTHWESTERN IL COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS www.swic.edu/community/senior-programs/psop/ 201 N Church St Belleville IL 618-234-4410 Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm Type of services: Senior Services, Transportation Explanation of services: Provide a wide variety of direct & referral services to older adults, as well as their families & caregivers. Also offer volunteer opportunities, transportation services, and a wellness program. See website or call for list of all programs and services offered Cost: Varies; Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details 45
ST CLAIR COUNTY INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANTS www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/intergovernmentalgrants 19 Public Square #200 Belleville IL 62220 618-277-6790 Type of services: Human Services, Medical, Utility assistance, Employment & Job Training, Home Repairs (Housing) Explanation of services: Programs including: Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) - services include but are not limited to rent/mortgage assistance, dental and prescription assistance, lice kids, child care co-pay, hot water heater repair or replacement, limited automobile repair/payment. CSBG 618-825-3263 or 618-825-3277 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM – 4PM Weatherization - Provides grants for labor, materials, and installation needed to weatherize their home, or to make furnace repairs or replacement. Liam Field 618-825-3251 [email protected] or Nancy Wilson 618-825-3276 [email protected] Community development – new home construction, homebuyer assistance, housing rehabilitation Workforce development – workforce preparation & employment system designed to meet needs of job seekers & those who want to further their careers. St. Clair County Clinton County Monroe County Southwestern IL Worknet 930 Fairfax 100 S Main St Rm 19 Comprehensive Center Carlyle IL 62231 Waterloo IL 62298 4519 W Main St 618-594-4520 618-939-3332 Belleville IL 62223 Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
ST CLAIR COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/veterans-assistance 19 Public Square Belleville IL 62220 618-277-0040 Type of services: Veterans Services Explanation of services: Assist veterans, widow of a veteran or the minor child of a veteran. Provide food & hygiene vouchers, rent and utilities. Cost: Varies, based on family size Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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ST VINCENT DEPAUL HELP CENTER & DROP-IN CENTER www.svdpsouthil.org 13 Vieux Carre Dr #3 3718 State St East St Louis IL 62203 East St Louis IL 62203 618-394-3568 or 618-394-0126 618-271-6230 Drop-In center hours 7PM – 7AM, seven days a week Cosgrove’s Soup kitchen – Free noon meal Type of services: Food Pantry, Human Services, Clothing, Housing, Employment & Training, Money Matters, Furniture, Explanation of services: A variety of programs including: Outreach ministry center – Services including personal identification program to get and/or replace someone’s ID & birth certificate, transportation, homeless services, budgeting classes, resume writing, applications for housing & social security, computer center, job skills classes & job search assistance, gear up/career gear clothing assistance, prison re-entry services, utility & rental assistance and more. Night drop-in center is open 7pm – 7am and serves as a safe haven for all who come to spend the night. It is a bridge to existing services already provided. Thrift store – low cost clothing, household goods, and other merchandise is available for purchase. Mobile kitchen bus – brings meals into neighborhoods to feed the hungry four nights a week. Job link – volunteers research the area job market & publish employment opportunities weekly: Job postings Gear up and career gear provides job interview clothing for men and women. Also offer services including job interviewing tips, resume writing, training in life skills and referrals for mentoring and literacy. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details; Serves residents of Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Columbia, East St Louis, Fairview Heights, Germantown, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O’Fallon, Pinckneyville, Waterloo
ST VINCENT DE PAUL – CLINTON COUNTY 602 Church St Germantown IL 62245 Hours: Monday 10:30am – 1pm Type of services: Utility assistance, Food pantry Explanation of services: Food pantry and provides financial assistance for utilities or rent. Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION www.ssa.gov 1670 Lebanon Ave 650 Missouri Ave Room 104 Belleville IL 62221 East St Louis IL 62201 877-405-0471 877-405-0471 Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm except Wednesday is 9am – 12pm Monday - Friday 9am – 3pm except Wednesday is 9am – 12pm Type of services: Miscellaneous Explanation of services: Social Security Needs, disability benefits, etc. Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Call for details
SOUTHERN IL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION - SIHF 2001 State St East St Louis IL 62205 618-271-9191 Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; After hours clinic Monday – Friday 5pm – 7pm & Saturday 9am – 12pm Type of services: Medical Explanation of services: Provides medical care to men, women, and children of all ages Cost: Varies, based on need, income. Accepts insurance Eligibility requirements: Call for details
TASC INC – AREA 9 SOUTH CENTRAL IL www.tasc.org 340 S Fillmore St Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-7672 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Type of services: Re-Entry Explanation of services: Provides re-entry case management services to help parolees successfully transition to their communities. Provides alcohol and drug assessments and referrals for treatment. Can also provide referrals for mental health, housing support, education, job training, emergency shelter, emergency food, primary healthcare, and transportation. Cost: Assessment if free, treatment cost varies Eligibility requirements: Call for details
The services listed in this directory can change at any time due to funding and/or resources available.
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THE JOSEPH CENTER www.thejosephcenter.org 5020 State St East St Louis IL 62205 618-271-4673 Type of services: Veterans Services, Housing Explanation of services: Transitional housing center that affords practical services for homeless male veterans striving for self- sufficiency. They provide trauma informed care to housing, intensive case management, clothing, meals, hygiene products, substance use group, transportation assistance, career exploration options and various life skills services Cost: No cost Eligibility requirements: Referral process: potential residents are referred directly from a substance abuse treatment program. All veterans must be eligible through Hope recovery center. Call Hope Recovery at 314-652-4100 for eligibility information.
THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER www.vpcswi.org 800-924-0096 or 618-235-0892 To schedule an appointment for legal advocacy, call: 618-825-2694 St Clair county 618-826-5000 ext. 173 Randolph county 618-978-0319 Monroe county Type of services: Domestic Violence Resources, Legal Services, Housing, Youth Services Explanation of services: We offer comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence including emergency shelter for the survivor and their dependent children, counseling services for adults and children, legal advocacy around domestic violence issues, and a 24-hour emergency hotline. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details, serves men & women
UNITED WAY www.helpingpeople.org Call 211 910 N 11th St St Louis MO 63101 Type of services: Miscellaneous Explanation of services: Variety of services including assistance with food, shelter, help establish financial stability, foster learning, improve health & strengthen communities Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Call for details
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URBAN LEAGUE www.ulstl.com 10220 Lincoln Trail Fairview Heights IL 62208 618-274-1150 Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm Type of services: Youth Services, Money Matters, Utility Assistance, Legal Services, Clothing, Food Pantry, Employment & Job Training Explanation of services: Provides community services and solutions to African Americans and others in need. Economic opportunity - job training, employment services, business training center, financial literacy, save our sisters, anti-crime initiative. Community empowerment – utility assistance, housing counseling, first time home buyer classes, clothing & food pantries. Civil rights & advocacy - voter registration Cost: No cost, except for home ownership classes Eligibility requirements: Call for details
WESTERN EGYPTIAN E.O.C. https://weeoc.org/monroe-county-office/ 207 West Fourth Street (Rear) Waterloo IL 62298 618-939-8715 618-443-5231 618-965-3458 Senior Program Type of services: Human Services, Food Pantry, Housing, Youth Services, Money Matters, Senior Services, Utility Assistance Explanation of services: Food pantry, weatherization, energy assistance, homeless assistance, HeadStart, tax and insurance assistance, emergency food and shelter, budget counseling and housing counseling, information & referral services. For seniors 60+: provides meals, social, recreational, educational & informational activities. Cost: Call for details Eligibility requirements: Serve residents of Monroe, Randolph, Perry, and Jackson county. Senior meals are delivered to residents of Dupo and East Carondelet area of St Clair County.
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